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Raw Video: Military Releases C-17 Crash Footage

The military has released video showing the moments just before aa C-17 crashed. Four people were killed in the July incident in Alaska. A pilot’s overly aggressive maneuvering and overconfidence were blamed in an investigative report. (Dec. 11)

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Israeli killed in skiing accident in north Italy

After week-long search, body of 34-year-old Oded Kiblitski found in Cervinia ski resort

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GOP Weekly Address: Tax Cuts

In their weekly address, Republican Rep.-elect Kristi Noem of South Dakota applauded the deal and said it’s good for small businesses. (Dec. 11)

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Weekly Obama Address: Tax Cut Plan

President Barack Obama calls his tax-cut agreement with Republicans far from perfect but a good deal overall for Americans, while acknowledging that many fellow Democrats aren’t happy about what he negotiated with the GOP. (Dec. 11)

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Not that he legitimately deserves our pity, but imagine the difficulty of being Ben Feller at the Associated Press yesterday. You've just attended a suddenly announced joint press conference with President Barack Obama and former president Bill Clinton to announce the latter's support for the former's tax- and spending-related legislative proposals worked out with Republicans. You witness the astonishing spectacle of the current Commander In Chief leaving his own presser to be with his wife at a Christmas party, followed by the former CIC acting as if he never left, holding forth on all kinds of things beyond the presser's original intention. How do you frame this positively while the rest of the nation — left , far left , and right — gasps in utter amazement? In an excerpt which only begins to reveal the depth of Feller's feckless fawning, shows us how (especially over the top phrasing is bolded): read more

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iKit debuts touchscreen-equipped AutoCon FM transmitter

FM transmitters may not usually be much to look at, but iKit has bucked that trend somewhat with its new AutoCon unit, which packs some illuminated touchscreen controls into a sleek, glossy black enclosure. You’ll also naturally get a 3.5mm cable to accommodate the phone or MP3 player of your choice, along with a handsfree function, and a USB car charger to keep the device itself (or your other USB devices) powered at all times. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and look for this one to set you back $45. Continue reading iKit debuts touchscreen-equipped AutoCon FM transmitter iKit debuts touchscreen-equipped AutoCon FM transmitter originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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Car bomb explodes near Afghan police HQ, wounds 6

— A car bomb exploded outside a police headquarters in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, wounding at least six people and blowing out the windows of buildings up to a mile (a kilometer and a half) away, officials said. Two civilians and four police officers were wounded, said Zalmai Ayubi, a spokesman for the governor of Kandahar…

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‘Erdogan seeks reconciliation; Barak won’t apologize’

Turkish prime minister wants to normalize relations with Israel before upcoming June elections, but defense minister, IDF officials refuse to issue apology, according to a Turkish newspaper report

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Jewish museum in Warsaw half-complete

Mayor, architect say construction of museum narrating 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland should be finished in March 2012

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Clinton: Time to grapple with core issues

US secretary of state urges Israel, Palestinians to discuss key matters such as borders, settlements, Jerusalem; says US will take active role in talks, but solution cannot be forced

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